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OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

ASSIGNMENT I

a. Supply Chain Management

b. Facility Layout

c. Operations Planning

d. Materials Management

e. Purchase Management

f. Scheduling Techniques

ASSIGNMENT II

A Case Study on Enterprise Resource Planning

ENROLLMENT NUMBER : ___________________________

M.B.A. (General )1s t Year 2nd SEMESTER Assignments

ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY 2023– 25

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

ASSIGNMENT I

a.

Sources of Long-Term Project Finance

b. Project Implementation

c. Administration Agencies for Project Approval

d. Project Planning Tools Used in Project Management

e. Entrepreneurship Development

f. Entrepreneurship

ASSIGNMENT II

A New or Existing Business Plan

ENROLLMENT NUMBER : ___________________________

M.B.A. (General )1s t Year 2nd SEMESTER Assignments

ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY 2023– 25

STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

ASSIGNMENT I

a.

Strategy and Strategic Management

b. Cash Management Global Strategies, Customization, Standardization, and Strategic Alliances

c. Business Portfolio Analysis-BCG Matrix, GE Business Screen

d. Equity and preference Shares

e. Space Matrix-Directional Policy Matrix

f. Core Competency and Competitive advantage

ASSIGNMENT II

McKinsey & Company Report Insights:

What to expect from medtech in 2024

What to expect from medtech in 2024 | McKinsey

(Report is shared in Telegram Channel https://t.me/s346mba)

ENROLLMENT NUMBER : ___________________________

M.B.A. (General )1s t Year 2nd SEMESTER Assignments

ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY 2023– 25

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND STATISTICS

ASSIGNMENT I

a.

Research Process – Seven steps

b. Measurement and Scaling Techniques

c. Sampling and sample size determination

d. Hypothesis Testing for ANOVA

e. Measure of Relationship – Correlation and Regression

f. Structural Equation Modeling

ASSIGNMENT II

Building Better Future – 2023 Global Impact Report:

Business, Environment, Social & Governance

Deloitte 2023 Global Impact Report

(Report is shared in Telegram Channel https://t.me/s346mba)

ENROLLMENT NUMBER : ___________________________

M.B.A. (General )1s t Year 2nd SEMESTER Assignments

ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY 2023– 25

LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS

ASSIGNMENT I

a.

Performance of Contract

b. Negotiable Instruments Act of 1881

c. Sale of Goods Act – II & Value Added Tax

d. Companies Act 2013

e. Essential Commodities Act, 1955

ASSIGNMENT II

Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) of Consumer Protection Act, (1986) 2019.

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346E1110- PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT

Elaborate the following topics in detail by referring to the annual reports

of corporate companies listed in BSE viz., HUL, TCS, HDFC, Infosys and SBI,

SLM Book lessons, terminal exercise and learning activities. Write two topics

in the course. (Choose any one corporate company from the BSE Listed 30

companies to apply the theories and practices of management.)

Assignment Topic I: (15 Marks)

Management perspectives of a corporate company’s Board of Directors,

principles, process, span of control, line and staff Relationship and Leadership.

Assignment Topic II: (10 Marks)

A Case study on approaches of decision making and Management By

Objectives (MBO)

346E1120 - MARKETING MANAGEMENT

Elaborate the following topics in detail by referring to the annual reports of

corporate companies listed in BSE viz., HUL, TCS, HDFC, Infosys and SBI,

SLM Book lesson contents, terminal exercise and learning activities. Write two

topics in the course. (Choose any one corporate company from the BSE

Listed 30 companies to apply the theories and practices of management.)

Assignment Topic I: (15 Marks)

Marketing perspectives of a corporate company’s tasks, market

segmentation, targeting and product positioning, marketing mix and new

products.

Assignment Topic II: (10 Marks)

A case study or plan for advertising and its budget for different channels of

distribution.

346E1130 -FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Elaborate the following topics in detail by referring to the annual reports of

corporate companies listed in BSE viz., HUL, TCS, HDFC, Infosys and SBI,

SLM Book lessons, terminal exercise and learning activities. Write two topics

in the course. (Choose any one corporate company from the BSE Listed 30

companies to apply the theories and practices of management.)

Assignment Topic I: (15 Marks)

Financial perspectives of a corporate company’s working Capital, Cash

and receivables management, equity and preference Shares, dividend policy

and dividend Pay-Out Ratio.

Assignment Topic II: (10 Marks)

A case study or proposal of capital structure, corporate restructuring of

Mergers, Amalgamations and Acquisitions.

346E1140 -HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Elaborate the following topics in detail by referring to the annual reports of

corporate companies listed in BSE viz., HUL, TCS, HDFC, Infosys and SBI,

SLM Book lessons, terminal exercise and learning activities. Write two topics

in the course. (Choose any one corporate company from the BSE Listed 30

companies to apply the theories and practices of management.)

Assignment Topic I: (15 Marks)

Human Resource perspectives of a corporate company’s HR Department,

planning, job descriptions, job specifications and human resource

development (HRD).

Assignment Topic II: (10 Marks)

A case study or a review or a proposal of Management Development

Programmes and techniques of performance appraisal.

346E1150 -MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS

Elaborate the following topics in detail by referring to the annual reports

of corporate companies listed in BSE viz., HUL, TCS, HDFC, Infosys and SBI,

SLM Book lessons, terminal exercise and learning activities. Write two topics

in the course. (Choose any one corporate company from the BSE Listed 30

companies to apply the theories and practices of management.)

Assignment Topic I: (15 Marks)

Managerial perspectives of a corporate company’s economics principles,

elasticity of demand, production function and the competitive market

structure.

Assignment Topic II: (10 Marks)

A case study or review of Break-even analysis and measures of

National Income.

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ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY

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S178 - M.B.A. E-BUSINESS

SECOND YEAR– FOURTH SEMESTER

Academic Year : 2022 - 2023

ASSIGNMENT TOPICS

This booklet contains assignment topics. Students those who have opted

Project and Viva-Voce are informed to write the assignments for THREE courses as

per instructions.

Students those who have opted for Two Theory courses instead of Project

work & Viva voce, are informed to write the assignments for those two courses

additionally, as per instruction.

Last date for submission: 15.04.2023

Last date for submission with late fee. 300/-:29.04.2023

NOTE:

1. Assignments sent after 29.04.2023 will not be evaluated.

2. Assignments should be in the own handwriting of the student concerned and

not type-written or printed or photocopied.

3. Assignments should be written on A4 paper on one side only.

4. All assignments (with Enrolment number marked on the Top right corner on all

pages) should be put in an envelope with superscription “MBA(EB) Assignments”

and sent to The Director, Directorate of Distance Education, Annamalai

University, Annamalai Nagar – 608 002 by Registered post.

5. No notice will be taken on assignments which are not properly filled in with

Enrolment Number and the Title of the papers.

6. Students should send full set of assignments for all papers. Partial assignments

will not be considered.

ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Write assignments on FIVE out of six topics in each course by referring to the

respective lesson, terminal exercise and learning activities. For each question the

answer should not exceed 4 – pages. Each assignment carries 25 marks

(5 Questions).You are expected to write FIVE questions for every course.

Dr. R SINGARAVELU

DIRECTOR

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Elaborate the following topics in detail by referring to the lesson contents,

terminal exercise and learning activities. Write any FIVE out of six topics in the course.

178E2410 - DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

1. Database Management System (L1).

2. Entity Relationship Model (L5).

3. Oracle Data Types (L10).

4. Build in Functions (L14).

5. Transactions Control Language (L18).

6. PL/SQL (L21).

178E2420 – STRUCTURED SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND DESIGN

1. System Concepts and Information Systems (L1).

2. Structuring System Requirements for Conceptual Data Modelling (L6)

3. Design of interfaces and Dialogues (L11).

4. Designing Distributed Systems (L14).

5. Transaction-Centred and Transform -Centred Designs (L17)

6. Automated Tools for Systems Development (L20)

178E2430 – DIGITAL MARKETING STRATEGIES

1. Digital Marketing: Evolution, Importance & Key Terms (L1).

2. Website –Importance, Requirements & Web Building process (L5).

3. Marketing Strategies on Web (L10)

4. Consumer Generated Media (L15).

5. Brand Communication (L20).

6. Viral Campaign (L245)

178E2441 – E-RETAILING

1. Transition from traditional marketing to e-Marketing (U1)

2. e-Retailing Online Merchandising Techniques (U2)

3. Business Models for e-tailing (U3)

4. Different Methods of Online Pricing (U4)

5. Challenges in Successful Implementation of ERP in e-Retailing (U5)

6. Online Career Services (U6)

178E2442 – BUSINESS RESEARCH METHODS

1. Defining the Research Problem (L3).

2. Methods of Data Collection (L9).

3. Sample Size Determination (L12).

4. SPSS and its Uses (L17).

5. Factor Analysis, Conjoint Analysis and Cluster Analysis (L20).

6. Graphs and Diagrams (L23).

ANNAMALAI

DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

S179 - M.B.A. INTERNATIONAL

SECOND

This booklet contains assignment topics. Students those who have opted

Project and Viva-Voce are informed

per instructions.

Students those who have opted

work & Viva voce, are informed

additionally, as per instruction.

Last date for submission:

Last date for submission with late fee

NOTE:

1. Assignments sent after

2. Assignments should be in the own handwriting of the student concerned and

not type-written or printed or photocopied.

3. Assignments should be written on

4. All assignments (with Enrolment number marked on the Top right corner on all

pages) should be put in an envelope with superscription “

and sent to The Director, Directorate of Distance Education

University, Annamalai Nagar

5. No notice will be taken on assignments which are not properly filled in with

Enrolment Number and the

6. Students should send full set of assignments for all papers. Partial assignments

will not be considered.

ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Write assignments on

respective lesson, terminal exercise and learning activities.

answer should not exceed

(5 Questions).You are expec

UNIVERSITY

BUSINESS

YEAR– FOURTH SEMESTER

Academic Year : 2022 - 2023

ASSIGNMENT TOPICS

to write the assignments for THREE

for Two Theory courses instead of Project

to write the assignments for those two courses

15.04.2023

fee. 300/-:29.04.2023

29.04.2023 will not be evaluated.

A4 paper on one side only.

ages) MBA(IB) Assignments

Education,

– 608 002 by Registered post.

Title of the papers.

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For each question

4 – pages. Each assignment carries 25 marks

expected to write FIVE questions for every course

Dr. R SINGARAVELU

DIRECTOR

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Annamalai

the

course.

Elaborate the following topics in detail by referring to the lesson contents,

terminal exercise and learning activities. Write any FIVE out of six topics in the course.

179E2410 – ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR

1. Developing an Organizational Behaviour Model (L4)

2. Value, Attitude and Job Satisfaction (L8)

3. Theories of Group behavior (L10).

4. Motivation Theories (L16).

5. Steps in Managing Change (L19)

6. Organizational Climate (L23).

179E2420 –EXPORT AND IMPORT FINANCE

1. Export Import Finance (L1).

2. Foreign Exchange Markets (L5).

3. Demonetization and Its impact on Foreign Exchange (L8).

4. Import and Exchange Controls (L14)

5. Import Letter of Credit (L16).

6. ECGC: Special Schemes and Guarantees to Banks (L19).

179E2430 –LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

1. Logistics and the System Concept (L3)

2. Space Requirements for Distribution Centre (L6)

3. Warehousing, Transporting, Packing and Material Handling (L12)

4. Supply Chain Performance : Achieving Strategic Fit and Scope (L13)

5. Demand Forecasting (L17)

6. Pricing and Revenue Management in a Supply Chain (L20)

179E2441–INTERNATIONAL MARKETING RESEARCH AND CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR

1. Marketing Research in a Global Environment (L1)

2. Measurement and Scaling Techniques (L8)

3. Challenges and Ethics in International Marketing Research (L10)

4. International Buyer Behaviour Model (L16)

5. Social contagion of Global Consumers (L19)

6. Organizational and Industrial Buying Behaviour (L23)

179E2442 – BUSINESS RESEARCH METHODS

1. Defining the Research Problem (L3).

2. Methods of Data Collection (L9).

3. Sample Size Determination (L12).

4. SPSS and its Uses (L17).

5. Factor Analysis, Conjoint Analysis and Cluster Analysis (L20).

6. Graphs and Diagrams (L23).

ANNAMALAI

DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

SECOND

This booklet contains assignment topics. Students

Project and Viva-Voce are

per instructions.

Students those who have opted

work & Viva voce, are informed

additionally, as per instruction.

Last date for submission:

Last date for submission with late fee

NOTE:

1. Assignments sent after

2. Assignments should be in the own handwriting of the student concerned and

not type-written or printed or photocopied.

3. Assignments should be written on

4. All assignments (with Enrolment number marked on the Top

on all pages) should be put in an

Assignments” and sent to

Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar

5. No notice will be taken on assignments which are not properly filled in with

Enrolment Number and the

6. Students should send full se

will not be considered.

ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Write assignments on

respective lesson, terminal exercise and learning activities.

answer should not exceed

(5 Questions).You are expected to write

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S346 - M.B.A (E/M)

YEAR – FOURTH SEMESTER

Academic Year: 2022 - 2023

ASSIGNMENT TOPICS

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for Two Theory courses instead of Project

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ELECTIVE: 346 (1) HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

346E2410 (1) - ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF CHANGE

Elaborate the following topics in detail by referring to the lesson contents,

terminal exercise and learning activities. Write any FIVE out of six topics in the course.

1. History of Organizational Development (L2).

2. Managing the Organizational Development process (L6).

3. An Overview of OD Interventions (L9).

4. System Ramifications (L14).

5. Organizational Change Management (L17).

6. Change Strategies and Approaches (L23).

346E2420 (1) – TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

Elaborate the following topics in detail by referring to the lesson contents,

terminal exercise and learning activities.

1. Training Functions (L2).

2. Management Development Programme (L7).

3. Approaches to Employee Development (L12)

4. Career Development (L14).

5. Developing E-Learning (L19).

6. Training Policies in India (L24).

346E2430 (1) –PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

Elaborate the following topics in detail by referring to the lesson contents,

terminal exercise and learning activities. Write any FIVE out of six topics in the course.

1. Dimensions of performance management (L3).

2. Management of Employee Performance (L6).

3. Total quality management (L12).

4. Quality Circle (L13).

5. Problems in performance appraisal (L18)

6. Reward System and Employee Productivity (L23).

346E2440 (1) – LABOUR WELFARE AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS

Elaborate the following topics in detail by referring to the lesson contents,

terminal exercise and learning activities. Write any FIVE out of six topics in the course.

1. Role of the Welfare Officer (L2).

2. Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948 (L7).

3. Philosophy of Industrial Relations (L10).

4. Industrial Disputes (L13).

5. Collective Bargaining in India (L17).

6. Growth of Trade Union Movement in India (L20)

346E2451–MANAGERIAL COMMUNICATION

Elaborate the following topics in detail by referring to the lesson contents,

terminal exercise and learning activities. Write any FIVE out of six topics in the course.

1. Communication and its Process (L1).

2. Models of Interpersonal Relationship (L6).

3. Leadership and Communication (L10).

4. Oral Communication (L13).

5. Written Communication – Business Letters (L17).

6. Business Report Writing (L22).

346E2452–COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN MANAGEMENT

Elaborate the following topics in detail by referring to the lesson contents,

terminal exercise and learning activities. Write any FIVE out of six topics in the course.

1. Programming Languages (L4).

2. Integration of Application & Text Processing (L8).

3. Flow Chart & Evaluation (L12).

4. Classification of Networks (L14).

5. Information Technology Planning (L18).

6. Executing the Consulting Management (L23).

ELECTIVE: 346 (2) MARKETING MANAGEMENT

346E2410 (2) - SALES AND DISTIBUTION MANAGEMENT

Elaborate the following topics in detail by referring to the lesson contents, terminal

exercise and learning activities. Write any FIVE out of six topics in the course.

1. Functions of Sales Management (L2)

2. Sales Forecasting and Sales Quota (L6)

3. Compensation of Sales Force (L11)

4. Role of Physical Distribution in Marketing (L14)

5. Selection of the Channel Members (L18)

6. Wholesaling (L23)

346E2420 (2) – ADVERTISING AND SALES PROMOTION

Elaborate the following topics in detail by referring to the lesson contents, terminal

exercise and learning activities. Write any FIVE out of six topics in the course.

1. Role of advertising in modern business. (L1)

2. Types of advertisements and Advertising Appeals (L5)

3. Methods of Determining Advertising Budget (L11)

4. Advertisement Evaluation (L16)

5. Sales Promotion Techniques (L20)

6. Sales Force Promotion (L23)

346E2430 (2) – PRODUCT AND SERVICES MARKETING

Elaborate the following topics in detail by referring to the lesson contents, terminal

exercise and learning activities. Write any FIVE out of six topics in the course.

1. Product life cycle (L4)

2. Brand management (L5)

3. Packaging Features and Strategies (L10)

4. Services marketing mix (L15)

5. Travel management(L20)

6. Hotel Marketing (L24)

346E2440 (2) – MARKRTING RESEARCH AND CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR

Elaborate the following topics in detail by referring to the lesson contents, terminal

exercise and learning activities. Write any FIVE out of six topics in the course.

1. Marketing Research Process (L2)

2. Scaling Technique (L7)

3. Report Writing (L10)

4. Product and Price Research (L14)

5. Buyer Behaviour Models (L19)

6. Buyer Attitude and Personality (L22)

346E2451–MANAGERIAL COMMUNICATION

Elaborate the following topics in detail by referring to the lesson contents,

terminal exercise and learning activities. Write any FIVE out of six topics in the course.

1. Communication and its Process (L1).

2. Models of Interpersonal Relationship (L6).

3. Leadership and Communication (L10).

4. Oral Communication (L13).

5. Written Communication – Business Letters (L17).

6. Business Report Writing (L22).

346E2452–COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN MANAGEMENT

Elaborate the following topics in detail by referring to the lesson contents,

terminal exercise and learning activities. Write any FIVE out of six topics in the course.

1. Programming Languages (L4).

2. Integration of Application & Text Processing (L8).

3. Flow Chart & Evaluation (L12).

4. Classification of Networks (L14).

5. Information Technology Planning (L18).

6. Executing the Consulting Management (L23).

ELECTIVE: 346 (3) FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

349E2410(3) – INVESTMENT SECURITY AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

Elaborate the following topics in detail by referring to the lesson contents,

terminal exercise and learning activities. Write any FIVE out of six topics in the course.

1. Investment Strategy (L3).

2. Stock Market Index and Credit Rate Agencies (L8).

3. Technical Analysis (L11).

4. Portfolio Management (L13).

5. Performance Evaluation of Portfolio (L17)

6. Bonds and its Valuation (L20)

349E2420(3) – MANAGEMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

Elaborate the following topics in detail by referring to the lesson contents,

terminal exercise and learning activities. Write any FIVE out of six topics in the course.

1. The Indian Financial System (L2).

2. Role of RBI (L7).

3. Regulations by SEBI (L10).

4. Venture Capital in India (L13).

5. Mutual Funds Performances (L18).

6. Credit Rating and Discounting Financial Services (L22).

349E2430(3) – DERIVATIVES MANAGEMENT

Elaborate the following topics in detail by referring to the lesson contents,

terminal exercise and learning activities. Write any FIVE out of six topics in the course.

1. Financial Derivatives (L1).

2. Trading Strategies Involving Options (L6).

3. Futures: Form and Market Structure (L9).

4. Credit Risk and Forward Rate Agreements (L16).

5. Systematic Risk and Unsystematic Risk (L18).

6. Commodity Market (L21).

346E2440(3) - RISK MANAGEMENT AND INSURANCE

Elaborate the following topics in detail by referring to the lesson contents,

terminal exercise and learning activities. Write any FIVE out of six topics in the course.

1. Risk Management Process (L3).

2. Risk Management by Individuals (L5).

3. Enterprise Risk Management (L9).

4. Types and Principles of Insurance (L16).

5. Fire Insurance (L19).

6. Essentials of Insurance Contract (L22).

346E2451–MANAGERIAL COMMUNICATION

Elaborate the following topics in detail by referring to the lesson contents,

terminal exercise and learning activities. Write any FIVE out of six topics in the course.

1. Communication and its Process (L1).

2. Models of Interpersonal Relationship (L6).

3. Leadership and Communication (L10).

4. Oral Communication (L13).

5. Written Communication – Business Letters (L17).

6. Business Report Writing (L22).

346E2452–COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN MANAGEMENT

Elaborate the following topics in detail by referring to the lesson contents,

terminal exercise and learning activities. Write any FIVE out of six topics in the course.

1. Programming Languages (L4).

2. Integration of Application & Text Processing (L8).

3. Flow Chart & Evaluation (L12).

4. Classification of Networks (L14).

5. Information Technology Planning (L18).

6. Executing the Consulting Management (L23).

ELECTIVE: 346 (4) PRODUCATION MANAGEMENT

346E2410 (4) – PRODUCTION PLANNING, CONTROL AND MAINTENANCE

Elaborate the following topics in detail by referring to the lesson contents,

terminal exercise and learning activities. Write any FIVE out of six topics in the course.

1. Methods of Scheduling (L3)

2. Uses of Sales and Demand Forecasting in Planning (L5)

3. Quality control (L9)

4. Scheduling and Sequencing (L13)

5. Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) (L17)

6. Breakdown and Corrective, Preventive Maintenance (L22)

346E2420 (4) – QUALITY MANAGEMENT

Elaborate the following topics in detail by referring to the lesson contents,

terminal exercise and learning activities. Write any FIVE out of six topics in the course.

1. Quality Management (L1).

2. Performance appraisal (L6).

3. Quality Costs (L11).

4. Seven New Management Tools (L14)

5. Statistical Process Control (SPC) (L17)

6. ISO 14000 (L24).

346E2430 (4) – LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Elaborate the following topics in detail by referring to the lesson contents,

terminal exercise and learning activities.

1. Logistics and the System Concept (L3)

2. Space Requirements for Distribution Centre (L6)

3. Warehousing, Transporting, Packing and Material Handling (L12)

4. Supply Chain Performance : Achieving Strategic Fit and Scope (L13)

5. Demand Forecasting (L17)

6. Pricing and Revenue Management in a Supply Chain (L20)

346E2440 (4) – ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING

Elaborate the following topics in detail by referring to the lesson contents,

terminal exercise and learning activities. Write any FIVE out of six topics in the course.

1. Business Engineering & ERP (L2).

2. Business modeling for ERP (L4)

3. Planning, evolution and selection of ERP system (L5).

4. Guidelines for ERP implementation (L10)

5. Customer Relationship Management (L12)

6. Production and material management (L14)

346E2451–MANAGERIAL COMMUNICATION

Elaborate the following topics in detail by referring to the lesson contents,

terminal exercise and learning activities. Write any FIVE out of six topics in the course.

1. Communication and its Process (L1).

2. Models of Interpersonal Relationship (L6).

3. Leadership and Communication (L10).

4. Oral Communication (L13).

5. Written Communication – Business Letters (L17).

6. Business Report Writing (L22).

346E2452–COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN MANAGEMENT

Elaborate the following topics in detail by referring to the lesson contents,

terminal exercise and learning activities. Write any FIVE out of six topics in the course.

1. Programming Languages (L4).

2. Integration of Application & Text Processing (L8).

3. Flow Chart & Evaluation (L12).

4. Classification of Networks (L14).

5. Information Technology Planning (L18).

6. Executing the Consulting Management (L23).

ELECTIVE: SYSTEMS

346E2410 (5) - DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Elaborate the following topics in detail by referring to the lesson contents,

terminal exercise and learning activities. Write any FIVE out of six topics in the course.

1. Database Management System (L1).

2. Entity Relationship Model (L5).

3. Oracle Data Types (L10).

4. Build in Functions (L14).

5. Transactions Control Language (L18).

6. PL/SQL (L21).

346E2420 (5) – STRUCTURED SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND DESIGN

Elaborate the following topics in detail by referring to the lesson contents,

terminal exercise and learning activities. Write any FIVE out of six topics in the course.

1. System Concepts and Information Systems (L1).

2. Structuring System Requirements for Conceptual Data Modelling (L6)

3. Design of interfaces and Dialogues (L11).

4. Designing Distributed Systems (L14).

5. Transaction-Centred and Transform -Centred Designs (L17)

6. Automated Tools for Systems Development (L20)

346E2430 (5) – DIGITAL MARKETING STRATEGIES

Elaborate the following topics in detail by referring to the lesson contents,

terminal exercise and learning activities. Write any FIVE out of six topics in the course.

1. Digital Marketing: Evolution, Importance & Key Terms (L1).

2. Website –Importance, Requirements & Web Building process (L5).

3. Marketing Strategies on Web (L10)

4. Consumer Generated Media (L15).

5. Brand Communication (L20).

6. Viral Campaign (L245)

346E2440 (5) – E-COMMERCE

Elaborate the following topics in detail by referring to the lesson contents,

terminal exercise and learning activities. Write any FIVE out of six topics in the course.

1. Components and Functions of E- Commerce (L3).

2. Electronic Publishing (L6).

3. Internet Marketing (L10).

4. Components of Search Engines (L13)

5. Measurement of Promotion Effectiveness (L18).

6. Cyber Services (L23).

346E2451–MANAGERIAL COMMUNICATION

Elaborate the following topics in detail by referring to the lesson contents,

terminal exercise and learning activities. Write any FIVE out of six topics in the course.

1. Communication and its Process (L1).

2. Models of Interpersonal Relationship (L6).

3. Leadership and Communication (L10).

4. Oral Communication (L13).

5. Written Communication – Business Letters (L17).

6. Business Report Writing (L22).

346E2452–COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN MANAGEMENT

Elaborate the following topics in detail by referring to the lesson contents,

terminal exercise and learning activities. Write any FIVE out of six topics in the course.

1. Programming Languages (L4).

2. Integration of Application & Text Processing (L8).

3. Flow Chart & Evaluation (L12).

4. Classification of Networks (L14).

5. Information Technology Planning (L18).

6. Executing the Consulting Management (L23).

ANNAMALAI

DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

SECOND

This booklet contains assignment topics. Students

Project and Viva-Voce are

per instructions.

Students those who have opted

work & Viva voce, are informed

additionally, as per instruction.

Last date for submission:

Last date for submission with late fee

NOTE:

1. Assignments sent after

2. Assignments should be in the own handwriting of the student concerned and

not type-written or printed or

3. Assignments should be written on

4. All assignments (with Enrolment number marked on the Top

on all pages) should be put in an

Assignments” and sent to

Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar

5. No notice will be taken on assignments which are not properly filled in with

Enrolment Number and the

6. Students should send full set of assignments for all papers. Partial assignments

will not be considered.

ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Write assignments on

respective lesson, terminal exercise and learning activities.

answer should not exceed

(5 Questions).You are expected to write

UNIVERSITY

S347 - M.B.A (HRM)

YEAR – FOURTH SEMESTER

Academic Year: 2022 - 2023

ASSIGNMENT TOPICS

those who have opted

informed to write the assignments for Three

for Two Theory courses instead of Project

to write the assignments for those two courses

15.04.2023

fee. 300/-:29.04.2023

29.04.2023 will not be evaluated.

photocopied.

A4 paper on one side only.

righton

envelope with superscription “

” The Director, Directorate of Distance Education

– 608 002 by Registered post

Title of the papers.

nd FIVE out of six titles in each course by referring to the

For each question

4 – pages. Each assignment carries 25 marks

FIVE questions for every course

Dr. R SINGARAVELU

DIRECTOR

courses as

-hand corner

MBA(HRM)

Education,

post.

the

course.

Elaborate the following topics in detail by referring to the lesson contents,

terminal exercise and learning activities.

Write any FIVE out of six topics in the course.

347E2410 - ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF CHANGE

1. History of Organizational Development (L2).

2. Managing the Organizational Development process (L6).

3. An Overview of OD Interventions (L9).

4. System Ramifications (L14).

5. Organizational Change Management (L17).

6. Change Strategies and Approaches (L23).

347E2420 – TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

1. Training Functions (L2).

2. Management Development Programme (L7).

3. Approaches to Employee Development (L12)

4. Career Development (L14).

5. Developing E-Learning (L19).

6. Training Policies in India (L24).

347E2430 – PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

1. Dimensions of performance management (L3).

2. Management of Employee Performance (L6).

3. Total quality management (L12).

4. Quality Circle (L13).

5. Problems in performance appraisal (L18)

6. Reward System and Employee Productivity (L23).

347E2441 – E-COMMERCE

1. Components and Functions of E- Commerce (L3).

2. Electronic Publishing (L6).

3. Internet Marketing (L10).

4. Components of Search Engines (L13)

5. Measurement of Promotion Effectiveness (L18).

6. Cyber Services (L23).

347E2442 – BUSINESS RESEARCH METHODS

1. Defining the Research Problem (L3).

2. Methods of Data Collection (L9).

3. Sample Size Determination (L12).

4. SPSS and its Uses (L17).

5. Factor Analysis, Conjoint Analysis and Cluster Analysis (L20).

6. Graphs and Diagrams (L23).

ANNAMALAI

DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

SECOND

This booklet contains assignment topics. Students

Project and Viva-Voce are informed

per instructions.

Students those who have opted

work & Viva voce, are informed

additionally, as per instruction.

Last date for submission:

Last date for submission with late fee

NOTE:

1. Assignments sent after

2. Assignments should be in the own handwriting of the student concerned and

not type-written or printed or

3. Assignments should be written on

4. All assignments (with Enrolment number marked on the Top

on all pages) should be put in an

Assignments” and sent to

Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar

5. No notice will be taken on assignments which are not properly filled in with

Enrolment Number and the

6. Students should send full set of assignments for all papers. Partial assignments

will not be considered.

ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Write assignments on

respective lesson, terminal exercise and learning activities.

answer should not exceed

(5 Questions).You are expected to write

UNIVERSITY

S348 - M.B.A (MM)

YEAR – FOURTH SEMESTER

Academic Year: 2022 - 2023

ASSIGNMENT TOPICS

those who have opted

to write the assignments for THREE

for Two Theory courses instead of Project

to write the assignments for those two courses

15.04.2023

fee. 300/-:29.04.2023

29.04.2023 will not be evaluated.

photocopied.

A4 paper on one side only.

righton

envelope with superscription “

” The Director, Directorate of Distance Education

– 608 002 by Registered post

Title of the papers.

nd FIVE out of six topics in each course by referring to the

For each question

4 – pages. Each assignment carries 25 marks

FIVE questions for every course

Dr. R SINGARAVELU

DIRECTOR

courses as

-hand corner

MBA(MM)

Education,

post.

the

course.

Elaborate the following topics in detail by referring to the lesson contents,

terminal exercise and learning activities. Write any FIVE out of six topics in the course.

348E2410 - SALES AND DISTIBUTION MANAGEMENT

1. Functions of Sales Management (L2)

2. Sales Forecasting and Sales Quota (L6)

3. Compensation of Sales Force (L11)

4. Role of Physical Distribution in Marketing (L14)

5. Selection of the Channel Members (L18)

6. Wholesaling (L23)

346E2420 – ADVERTISING AND SALES PROMOTION

1. Role of advertising in modern business. (L1)

2. Types of advertisements and Advertising Appeals (L5)

3. Methods of Determining Advertising Budget (L11)

4. Advertisement Evaluation (L16)

5. Sales Promotion Techniques (L20)

6. Sales Force Promotion (L23)

346E2430 – PRODUCT AND SERVICES MARKETING

1. Product life cycle (L4)

2. Brand management (L5)

3. Packaging Features and Strategies (L10)

4. Services marketing mix (L15)

5. Travel management(L20)

6. Hotel Marketing (L24)

347E2441 – E-COMMERCE

1. Components and Functions of E- Commerce (L3).

2. Electronic Publishing (L6).

3. Internet Marketing (L10).

4. Components of Search Engines (L13)

5. Measurement of Promotion Effectiveness (L18).

6. Cyber Services (L23).

347E2442 – BUSINESS RESEARCH METHODS

1. Defining the Research Problem (L3).

2. Methods of Data Collection (L9).

3. Sample Size Determination (L12).

4. SPSS and its Uses (L17).

5. Factor Analysis, Conjoint Analysis and Cluster Analysis (L20).

6. Graphs and Diagrams (L23).

ANNAMALAI

DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

SECOND

This booklet contains assignment topics. Students

Project and Viva-Voce are informed

per instructions.

Students those who have opted

work & Viva voce, are informed

additionally, as per instruction.

Last date for submission:

Last date for submission with late fee

NOTE:

1. Assignments sent after

2. Assignments should be in the own handwriting of the student concerned and

not type-written or printed or

3. Assignments should be written on

4. All assignments (with Enrolment number marked on the Top

on all pages) should be put in an

Assignments” and sent to

Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar

5. No notice will be taken on assignments which are not properly filled in with

Enrolment Number and the

6. Students should send full set of assignments for all papers. Partial assignments

will not be considered.

ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Write assignments on

respective lesson, terminal exercise and learning activities.

answer should not exceed

(5 Questions).You are expected to write

UNIVERSITY

S349 - M.B.A (FM)

YEAR – FOURTH SEMESTER

Academic Year: 2022 - 2023

ASSIGNMENT TOPICS

those who have opted

to write the assignments for THREE

for Two Theory courses instead of Project

to write the assignments for those two courses

15.04.2023

fee. 300/-:29.04.2023

29.04.2023 will not be evaluated.

photocopied.

A4 paper on one side only.

righton

envelope with superscription “

” The Director, Directorate of Distance Education

– 608 002 by Registered post

Title of the papers.

nd FIVE out of six titles in each course by referring to the

For each question

4 – pages. Each assignment carries 25 marks

FIVE questions for every course

Dr. R SINGARAVELU

DIRECTOR

courses as

-hand corner

MBA(FM)

Education,

post.

the

course.

Elaborate the following topics in detail by referring to the lesson contents,

terminal exercise and learning activities.

Write any FIVE out of six topics in the course.

349E2410(3) – INVESTMENT SECURITY AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

1. Investment Strategy (L3).

2. Stock Market Index and Credit Rate Agencies (L8).

3. Technical Analysis (L11).

4. Portfolio Management (L13).

5. Performance Evaluation of Portfolio (L17)

6. Bonds and its Valuation (L20)

349E2420(3) – MANAGEMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

1. The Indian Financial System (L2).

2. Role of RBI (L7).

3. Regulations by SEBI (L10).

4. Venture Capital in India (L13).

5. Mutual Funds Performances (L18).

6. Credit Rating and Discounting Financial Services (L22).

349E2430(3) – DERIVATIVES MANAGEMENT

1. Financial Derivatives (L1).

2. Trading Strategies Involving Options (L6).

3. Futures: Form and Market Structure (L9).

4. Credit Risk and Forward Rate Agreements (L16).

5. Systematic Risk and Unsystematic Risk (L18).

6. Commodity Market (L21).

347E2441 – E-COMMERCE

1. Components and Functions of E- Commerce (L3).

2. Electronic Publishing (L6).

3. Internet Marketing (L10).

4. Components of Search Engines (L13)

5. Measurement of Promotion Effectiveness (L18).

6. Cyber Services (L23).

347E2442 – BUSINESS RESEARCH METHODS

1. Defining the Research Problem (L3).

2. Methods of Data Collection (L9).

3. Sample Size Determination (L12).

4. SPSS and its Uses (L17).

5. Factor Analysis, Conjoint Analysis and Cluster Analysis (L20).

6. Graphs and Diagrams (L23).

ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY

DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

S542 - M.B.A. HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT

SECOND YEAR– FOURTH SEMESTER

Academic Year : 2022 - 2023

ASSIGNMENT TOPICS

This booklet contains assignment topics. Students those who have opted

Project and Viva-Voce are informed to write the assignments for THREE courses as

per instructions.

Students those who have opted for Two Theory courses instead of Project

work & Viva voce, are informed to write the assignments for those two courses

additionally, as per instruction.

Last date for submission: 15.04.2023

Last date for submission with late fee. 300/-:29.04.2023

NOTE:

1. Assignments sent after 29.04.2023 will not be evaluated.

2. Assignments should be in the own handwriting of the student concerned and

not type-written or printed or photocopied.

3. Assignments should be written on A4 paper on one side only.

4. All assignments (with Enrolment number marked on the Top right corner on all

pages) should be put in an envelope with superscription “MBA(HM)

Assignments” and sent to The Director, Directorate of Distance Education,

Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar – 608 002 by Registered post.

5. No notice will be taken on assignments which are not properly filled in with

Enrolment Number and the Title of the papers.

6. Students should send full set of assignments for all papers. Partial assignments

will not be considered.

ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Write assignments on FIVE out of six topics in each course by referring to the

respective lesson, terminal exercise and learning activities. For each question the

answer should not exceed 4 – pages. Each assignment carries 25 marks

(5 Questions).You are expected to write FIVE questions for every course.

Dr. R SINGARAVELU

DIRECTOR

2

542E2410 – MEDICAL INSURANCE

1. Health Insurance (L3)

2. Duties and Functions of Insurance Ombudsman (L7)

3. Social Health Insurance Products (L12)

4. Insurance Products: Cancer And Diabetes (L15)

5. Health Insurance Providers (L16)

6. Insurance Claim (L17)

542E2420 –MEDICAL AUDIT AND QUALITY ASSURANCE

1. Medical Audit Related to Diagnosis , Investigation and Therapy (L3)

2. Quality Audit Manual (L8)

3. Quality Assurance (L11)

4. Patient Safety and Patient Satisfaction (L14)

5. Quality Improvement Methods (L17).

6. Accreditation Scenario in India and Abroad (L22)

542E2430–LEGAL AND ETHICS IN HOSPITAL

1. Professional Misconduct (L2)

2. Transplantation of Human Organs Act, 1994 (L5)

3. Maternity Benefit Act (L12)

4. Nursing Home Registration Act (L15)

5. Medical Jurisprudence (L18)

6. Organ Transplantation Act and Tamil Nadu Clinics Act (L22)

542E2441–HOSPITAL HAZARDS MANAGEMENT

1. Hospital Hazards (U1).

2. Hospital Hazards Management (U2).

3. Fire Hazards and Safety (U3)

4. Control of Hospital Acquired Infection (U4).

5. Biomedical Waste Management (U5).

6. Human waste and Sewage Disposal (U6).

542E2442 –HEALTH AND MEDICAL TOURISM

1. Challenges and Opportunities of Medical Tourism (L3).

2. The Global Scenario in Medical Tourism (L7)

3. Technological Development in Medical Tourism (L11)

4. Insurance Benefits and Patient Rights on Medical Tourism (L15).

5. Role of Travel Agencies in Medical Tourism (L16)

6. Health Insurance Plans and Settlement Process (L24)

ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY MBA THIRD SEMESTER ASSIGNMENT ANSWER - What is rural marketing Explain its scope and nature

 ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY MBA THIRD SEMESTER ASSIGNMENT ANSWER - What is rural marketing Explain its scope and nature

ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY MBA THIRD SEMESTER ASSIGNMENT ANSWER - What is rural marketing Explain its scope and nature

ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY MBA THIRD SEMESTER ASSIGNMENT ANSWER - What is rural marketing Explain its scope and nature
ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY
DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION
S348 - M.B.A. MARKETING MANAGEMENT
SECOND YEAR– THIRD SEMESTER
Academic Year : 2022 - 2023
ASSIGNMENT TOPICS
This booklet contains assignment topics. Students are asked to write the
assignments for FIVE papers as per instructions.
Last date for submission:01.11.2022
Last date for submission with late fee ₹300/-: 15.11.2022
NOTE:
1. Assignments sent after 15.11.2022 will not be evaluated.
2. Assignments should be in the own handwriting of the student concerned and
not type-written or printed or photocopied.
3. Assignments should be written on A4 paper on one side only.
4. All assignments (with Enrolment number marked on the Top right hand corner
on all pages) should be put in an envelope with superscription “MBA
Assignments” and sent to The Director, Directorate of Distance Education,
Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar – 608 002 by Registered post.
5. No notice will be taken on assignments which are not properly filled in with
Enrolment Number and the Title of the papers.
6. Students should send full set of assignments for all papers. Partial assignments
will not be considered.
ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Write assignments on FIVEquestions in each paper. For each question the
answer should not exceed 4 – pages. Each assignment carries 25 marks
(5questions).You are expected to write FIVE questions for every subject.
Dr. R SINGARAVELU
DIRECTOR
2
348E2310 - RURAL MARKETING
1. What is rural marketing? Explain its scope and nature
2. Discuss about the market segmentation.
3. Write a note on distribution strategy.
4. Explain the role of NABARD in rural marketing
5. Write a note on distribution strategy.
348E2320 -CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
1. Define CRM. What are the five components of CRM framework?
2. What are the different methods of customer acquisition?
3. Evaluate the cross-selling and up-selling measures to develop customer value.
4. What do you mean by a Sales process? What are the forms of a sales activity?
5. What are the ways to avoid conflicts in CRM?
348E2330 -MARKETING RESEARCH
1. Define Marketing research and detail its importance.
2. Describe the process of business research.
3. What is the relationship between exploratory, descriptive, and causal research?
4. What do you mean by data analysis?
5. What are the elements involved in product research?
348E2340 -CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR
1. Explain nature and scope of consumer Behavior
2. What are the steps in the consumer research process?
3. What are the popular data collection methods?
4. Identify and describe the three stages of perception
5. Discuss about the methods available to measure judgments on brand performance.
348E2350 -ACCOUNTING FOR MANAGERS
1. Prepare a profit & Loss account and Balance sheet of your Choice.
2. Define fund flow statement. Examine its uses and significances for management.
3. Enumerate the various criticisms usually levelled against break-even chart.
4. Explain the Elements of a budgeting.
5. What are the main benefits that may be expected from installation of a
costing system in a manufacturing business?

349E2310–ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR
1. Discuss the importance of Organizational Behaviour?
2. What are the factors influencing perception?
3. Examine the various characteristics of group behaviour.
4. What are financial and non-financial motivators.
5. What is conflict? Explain how do you manage conflict.
349E2320 –INTERNATIONAL FINANCE
1. Explain the Modern theory of International Trade.
2. State the condition for gains from International Trade
3. State the assumptions of the classical theory
4. Critically examine Adam Smith„s theory of absolute cost
5. What are the role and functions of the IMF?
349E2330 -MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM
1. What is manufacturing information system? Explain in detail.
2. Explain in detail the various sub-systems of DSS.
3. What is mean by Graphical User Interface? Explain the advantages of HTML
based forms when compared to other GUI.
4. Elaborate the components of DSS.
5. How does internet challenge the protection of individual privacy?
349E2340 -RISK MANAGEMENT AND INSURANCE
1. What do you mean by interest rate risk? Explain briefly.
2. Elucidate risk management objectives in briefly.
3. Highlight the points to be included for the organizational setup for organizational
risk management.
4. Explain the functions of Insurance with the appropriate examples.
5. Distinguish between an Agent and an Insurance Broker.
349E2350 –ACCOUNTING FOR MANAGERS
1. Why accounting is called the language of business?
2. What do you understand by convention of materiality?
3. Define Marginal Costing Briefly explain the features of marginal costing.
4. What are the factors influencing capital investment decision?
5. What do you mean by Cash Budget? Explain its importance

542E2310 – HOSPITAL PLANNING AND DESIGNING
1. What do you mean by Hospital Architecture? Bring out the importance of
Planning and Design of Hospital?
2. Examine the different types of Hospital.
3. Discuss in detail on the importance of Location of a Hospital.
4. Prepare a project report for a New Hospital to be built.
5. What is Project Life cycle Phase? Illustrate the concept in detail.
542E2320 –PUBLIC HEALTH SYSTEM
1. What do you mean by public health system? Discuss about the significance of
public health system in India.
2. What is Epidemiology? Elaborate the concepts of Epidemiology.
3. What are communicable diseases? Discuss in detail.
4. What is Intestinal Infections? Explain with suitable examples.
5. What do you understand by the term Occupational health? Examine the Scope
of Occupational health.
542E2330–HOSPITAL RECORDS MANAGEMENT
1. Discuss the history and significance of Medical Records.
2. What is medical Terminology? Explain different elements of terms in detail.
3. What is POMR? Substantiate your views on POMR.
4. Discuss the roles of Medical Record Officer and Technician.
5. Bring out the significance of Quality control in medical records.
542E2340-PATIENTCARE AND BEHAVIOUR
1. What is Patient care? Discuss the scope of patient care management.
2. What is patient counselling? Discuss in detail.
3. What do you mean by counselling of elderly people? Explain the various
steps involved in the process.
4. What is Patient Safety? Evaluate the importance of Patient Safety.
5. Explain the significance of Quality in Health care management.
542E2350 –MEDICAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
1. Explain the Importance of Blood Bank to be made available in all kinds of Hospital.
2. What is Housekeeping? Discuss the significance of Housekeeping in Hospitals.
3. Mention the role of engineering services in hospital management.
4. What are the needs of Biomedical Engineering? Explain its scope.
5. Write notes on Disaster Management in Hospitals with suitable examples

347E2310 - ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR
1. Discuss the importance of Organizational Behaviour?
2. What are the factors influencing perception?
3. Examine the various characteristics of group behaviour.
4. What are financial and non-financial motivators.
5. What is conflict? Explain how do you manage conflict.
347E2320 -WAGES AND SALARY ADMINISTRATION
1. Elaborate the principles of wage and salary administration.
2. Examine the various provisions of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948
3. What is mean by Job Evaluation? Elaborate how important is Job
Evaluation in an organisation.
4. What is meant by Job Evaluation Scheme?Examine the Job Evaluators.
5. Write an essay on collective bargaining.
347E2330 -LABOUR WELFARE
1. Enumerate on the various Principles of Labour welfare.
2. Explain the Duties & Responsibilities of Labour Welfare Officer.
3. Discuss the functional theory of Labour welfare.
4. What are fringe benefits? Explain the features of fringe benefits with suitable examples.
5. Elaborate on the duties and responsibilities of Labour welfare officer.
347E2340 -INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
1. Describe on the Dunlop model of Industrial Relations.
2. Elucidate on various theories of Industrial Relations.
3. Differentiate the IR in India during pre and post-independence period.
4. Write an essay on Indian Labour Congress (ILC).
5. What are the forms of industrial disputes? Explain in detail.
347E2350 -ACCOUNTING FOR MANAGERS
1. Prepare a profit & Loss account and Balance sheet of your Choice.
2. Define fund flow statement. Examine its uses and significances for management.
3. Enumerate the various criticisms usually levelled against break-even chart.
4. Explain the Elements of a budgeting.
5. What are the main benefits that may be expected from installation of a
costing system in a manufacturing business?

346E2310 - ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR
1. Discuss the importance of Organizational Behaviour?
2. What are the factors influencing perception?
3. Examine the various characteristics of group behaviour.
4. What are financial and non-financial motivators.
5. What is conflict? Explain how do you manage conflict.
346E2320 -MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM
1. What is manufacturing information system? Explain in detail.
2. Explain in detail the various sub-systems of DSS.
3. What is mean by Graphical User Interface? Explain the advantages of HTML
based forms when compared to other GUI.
4. Elaborate the components of DSS.
5. How does internet challenge the protection of individual privacy?
346E2330 -INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
1. Explain the concept of Balance of Payments.
2. Discuss on the Tariff and non-tariff barriers.
3. Explain the origin, objectives and working of ECGC.
4. Examine the procedures of export Licensing.
5. Explain how these provisions would help for importing the products in good
condition.
346E2340 -OPERATIONS RESEARCH
1. What are the limitations of Operation Research?
2. Write at least five application areas of linear programming.
3. Show that the assignment model is a special case of the transportation model.
4. What is safety stock? List down the need of Safety stock.
5. Explain about Decision Theory.
346E2350 -ACCOUNTING FOR MANAGERS
1. Prepare a profit & Loss account and Balance sheet of your Choice.
2. Define fund flow statement. Examine its uses and significances for management.
3. Enumerate the various criticisms usually levelled against break-even chart.
4. Explain the Elements of a budgeting.
5. What are the main benefits that may be expected from installation of a
costing system in a manufacturing business?

179E2310 – INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING
1. Define book keeping and explain its advantages
2. Compare various accounting standards and procedures of USA and UK
3. What is meant by cash flow statement? Write its objectives.
4. How do you calculate the „break-even point‟?
5. How is the useful life of an intangible asset is determined?
179E2320 –INTERNATIONALBUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
1. Distinguish between interregional trade and international trade.
2. Briefly explain the concept of opportunity costs.
3. What are the advantages of free trade?
4. Describe various rounds of GATT negotiations.
5. List out the objective of exchange control.
179E2330 –LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
1. Explain the Physical and Management Structure of Logistics System.
2. Discuss the factors to be considered while choosing specific locations
3. What are the factors that emphasize the focus of Logistic strategy?
4. What is Material Handling? State its principles
5. What is the role of forecasting in supply chain management?
179E2340 -INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND ECOMMERCE
1. Discuss the classification of parallel computer
2. Elaborate the concept of Compact disk
3. Brief a note on primary and secondary storage
4. Describe Electronic Fund Transfer in detail
5. Explain how CRM helps to learn more about customers' needs and behaviors.
179E2350 -INTERNATIONALTRADE POLICY AND DOCUMENTATION
1. How to set foreign trade organization? Explain Briefly.
2. What are the objectives of EXIM policy?
3. What is the Processing of an Export Order & Entering in to Export Contract?
4. Explain the significance of certificate of origin.
5. Explain the various export incentive schemes offered by the Government.

178E2310 - SOFTWARE PROJECT MANAGEMENT
1. Define software Project Management.
2. Write a detailed note on Project Life Cycle Model.
3. Explain the need for project schedule.
4. Explain product specification in detail
5. Explain about the steps of project completion.
178E2320 -DATA WAREHOUSING AND DATA MINING
1. What are the components of data warehouse? Explain.
2. Define EIS?
3. State the needs of multidimensional model.
4. Why do we go for data warehouse to datamining.
5. List the various methods of Association Rules?
178E2330 -INTERNET AND JAVA PROGRAMMING
1. What is Internet? Write a short note on WWW.
2. Write a note on HTML.
3. Discuss about various control structures in Java
4. Write a note on multi-thread programming
5. What is Servlet? Explain the Architecture of Servlet Package.
178E2340 -ADVANCED WEB DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN TOOLS
1. Discuss the scope of Human resource management.
2. What are the factors influencing performance appraisal? Discuss in detail.
3. What do you mean by Selection? Explain the various steps involved in
selection process.
4. Evaluate the recent HR policies and challenges of HRM in India.
5. Explain briefly the various methods of job evaluation.
178E2350 -ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING
1. Define ERP and explain its features.
2. What are the models of MFG/PRO?
3. What are the direct benefits of ERP systems?
4. What is supply chain management?
5. Why do you need a data warehouse?

ANNAMALAI MBA ASSIGNMENT ANSWER - Discuss the importance of Organizational Behaviour

 ANNAMALAI MBA ASSIGNMENT ANSWER - Discuss the importance of Organizational Behaviour

ANNAMALAI MBA ASSIGNMENT ANSWER - Discuss the importance of Organizational Behaviour

ANNAMALAI MBA ASSIGNMENT ANSWER - Discuss the importance of Organizational Behaviour

ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY
DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION
S347 - M.B.A. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
SECONDYEAR - THIRD SEMESTER
Academic Year : 2022 - 2023
ASSIGNMENT TOPICS
This booklet contains assignment topics. Students are asked to write the
assignments for FIVE papers as per instructions.
Last date for submission:01.11.2022
Last date for submission with late fee ₹300/-: 15.11.2022
NOTE:
1. Assignments sent after 15.11.2022 will not be evaluated.
2. Assignments should be in the own handwriting of the student concerned and
not type-written or printed or photocopied.
3. Assignments should be written on A4 paper on one side only.
4. All assignments (with Enrolment number marked on the Top right hand corner
on all pages) should be put in an envelope with superscription “MBA
Assignments” and sent to The Director, Directorate of Distance Education,
Annamalai University, Annamalainagar – 608 002 by Registered post.
5. No notice will be taken on assignments which are not properly filled in with
Enrolment Number and the Title of the papers.
6. Students should send full set of assignments for all papers. Partial assignments
will not be considered.

ANNAMALAI MBA ASSIGNMENT ANSWER - Discuss the importance of Organizational Behaviour
ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Write assignments on FIVEquestions in each paper. For each question the
answer should not exceed 4–pages. Each assignment carries 25 marks
(5questions).You are expected to write FIVE questions for every subject.
Dr. R SINGARAVEL
DIRECTOR
347E2310 - ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR
1. Discuss the importance of Organizational Behaviour?
2. What are the factors influencing perception?
3. Examine the various characteristics of group behaviour.
4. What are financial and non-financial motivators.
5. What is conflict? Explain how do you manage conflict.
347E2320 -WAGES AND SALARY ADMINISTRATION

ANNAMALAI MBA ASSIGNMENT ANSWER - Discuss the importance of Organizational Behaviour
1. Elaborate the principles of wage and salary administration.
2. Examine the various provisions of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948
3. What is mean by Job Evaluation? Elaborate how important is Job
Evaluation in an organisation.
4. What is meant by Job Evaluation Scheme?Examine the Job Evaluators.
5. Write an essay on collective bargaining.
347E2330 -LABOUR WELFARE

ANNAMALAI MBA ASSIGNMENT ANSWER - Discuss the importance of Organizational Behaviour
1. Enumerate on the various Principles of Labour welfare.
2. Explain the Duties & Responsibilities of Labour Welfare Officer.
3. Discuss the functional theory of Labour welfare.
4. What are fringe benefits? Explain the features of fringe benefits with suitable examples.
5. Elaborate on the duties and responsibilities of Labour welfare officer.
347E2340 -INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS

ANNAMALAI MBA ASSIGNMENT ANSWER - Discuss the importance of Organizational Behaviour
1. Describe on the Dunlop model of Industrial Relations.
2. Elucidate on various theories of Industrial Relations.
3. Differentiate the IR in India during pre and post-independence period.
4. Write an essay on Indian Labour Congress (ILC).
5. What are the forms of industrial disputes? Explain in detail.

ANNAMALAI MBA ASSIGNMENT ANSWER - Discuss the importance of Organizational Behaviour
347E2350 -ACCOUNTING FOR MANAGERS
1. Prepare a profit & Loss account and Balance sheet of your Choice.
2. Define fund flow statement. Examine its uses and significances for management.
3. Enumerate the various criticisms usually levelled against break-even chart.
4. Explain the Elements of a budgeting.
5. What are the main benefits that may be expected from installation of a
costing system in a manufacturing business?

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ANNAMALAI MBA ASSIGNMENT ANSWER - INFORMATION SYSTEMS - Understanding the basic concepts of Organizational Behaviour prepare a Behavioural frame work for a newly established IT company in Chennai

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ANNAMALAI MBA ASSIGNMENT ANSWER - INFORMATION SYSTEMS - Understanding the basic concepts of Organizational Behaviour prepare a Behavioural frame work for a newly established IT company in Chennai

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ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY
DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION
269 M.B.A. INFORMATION SYSTEMS
SECOND YEAR
Academic Year 2022 - 2023
ASSIGNMENT TOPICS
This booklet contains assignment topics. Students are asked to write the
assignments for SIX papers as per instructions, those who have opted Project and
Viva-Voce.
Students are asked to write the assignments for the EIGHT Papers as per
instruction those who have opted Two Theory Papers (2.7.1& 2.7.2) as specialization.
Last date for submission: 01-04-2023
Last date for submission with late fee ₹300/- : 15-04-2023
NOTE:
1. Assignments sent after 15-04-2023 will not be evaluated.
2. Assignments should be in the own hand writing of the student concerned and
not type-written or printed or photocopied.

ANNAMALAI MBA ASSIGNMENT ANSWER - INFORMATION SYSTEMS - Understanding the basic concepts of Organizational Behaviour prepare a Behavioural frame work for a newly established IT company in Chennai
3. Assignments should be written on foolscap paper on one side only.
4. All assignments (with Enrolment number marked on the Top right hand corner
on all pages) should be put in an envelop with superscription “MBA
Assignments” and sent to The Director, Directorate of Distance Education,
Annamalai University, Annamalainagar – 608 002 by Registered post.
5. No notice will be taken on assignments which are not properly filled in with
Enrolment Number and the Title of the papers.
6. Students should send full set of assignments for all papers. Partial
assignments will not be considered.
ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Write assignments on any TWO topicsQuestionsin each paper out of the
FOUR. For each topic the answer should not exceed15–pages. Each assignment
carries25 marks (2 topics).
Dr. R SINGARAVELU
DIRECTOR

ANNAMALAI MBA ASSIGNMENT ANSWER - INFORMATION SYSTEMS - Understanding the basic concepts of Organizational Behaviour prepare a Behavioural frame work for a newly established IT company in Chennai
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2.1ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR
1. Understanding the basic concepts of Organizational Behaviour prepare a
Behavioural frame work for a newly established IT company in Chennai. –
Student can imagine the size and turnover of the industry.
2. To understand the importance of the concepts personality, perception, and
attitude of employees in an organization, prepare an interview schedule,
conduct an interview with 2-3 executives of any one organization and present
the results.
3. After listing out the qualities and theories of leadership, have a discussion with
one or two real world leaders of your choice and present the outcome.
4. Identify a suitable case to understand Organizational Culture, analyze the case
and present it with issues and strategies
2.2 MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM
1. How can information Technology support a company’s business processes and
Decision Making, and give it a Competitive Advantage? Give examples to
illustrate your answer.
2. Why do you think there have been so many business failures among “dot-com”
companies that were devoted only to retail e-commerce?
3. Explain the management information system in various marketing strategy
which are adopted by various company. Explain with examples.
4. Discuss the executive information system and executive support system in
various marketing organisation.

ANNAMALAI MBA ASSIGNMENT ANSWER - INFORMATION SYSTEMS - Understanding the basic concepts of Organizational Behaviour prepare a Behavioural frame work for a newly established IT company in Chennai
2.3 DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
1. Draw the various schemes of baking system and explain the involvement of view
levels of data abstraction.
2. Draw an E-R diagram for ordering an item in the inventory control system.
3. Develop a conceptual data model for a Hospital Information System and write a
PL/SQL program using oracle to perform the following tasks.
4. Print the patient details – according to room wise.
a) Print the patient details – according to the disease wise.
b) Print the patient details – according to the doctors attending them
c) Consider a real system of your interest and give the skeleton of the
development of DSS for that system.
3

ANNAMALAI MBA ASSIGNMENT ANSWER - INFORMATION SYSTEMS - Understanding the basic concepts of Organizational Behaviour prepare a Behavioural frame work for a newly established IT company in Chennai
2.4E-COMMERCE
1. Enumerate Security of Internet hosts and networks, Public key infrastructure,
Safety of E-Commerce applications, Electronic payment systems, Trust and
reputation in E-Commerce.
2. Discuss about the prevention procedures of the fire wall to avoid the attack of
Hackers.
3. “On line Shopping generate new economy”- Comment your opinion with proper
Justification.
4. Discuss the role played by E-commerce in providing customer service at the
various stages (product selection to post purchase) in an online buying
transaction.

ANNAMALAI MBA ASSIGNMENT ANSWER - INFORMATION SYSTEMS - Understanding the basic concepts of Organizational Behaviour prepare a Behavioural frame work for a newly established IT company in Chennai
2.5 ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING
1. How will you execute the Gap Analysis phase of ERP implementation for a very
large manufacturing industry? Discuss the steps involved in this scenario.
2. Explain the Planning and Execution Model based on integrated process for a
service industry.
3. Discuss the common myths about ERP and find practical solutions for
dispelling them in your organization.
4. Most companies today have made significant investments in information
technology systems. Write a case study of Integrating ERP, CRM and SCM
creates a single view of organizational profitability.

ANNAMALAI MBA ASSIGNMENT ANSWER - INFORMATION SYSTEMS - Understanding the basic concepts of Organizational Behaviour prepare a Behavioural frame work for a newly established IT company in Chennai
2.6 DATA WAREHOUSING AND DATA MINING
1. Explain the schemas which are used in a data warehouse design with suitable
examples. Which schema design is more popular? Draw a schema design for a
university admission system. Consider appropriate dimensions and fact table as
required.
2. How can business dimensions be useful for defining requirements in a business
data warehouse? in which situation jad methodology may be useful for
collecting requirements?
3. Compare rolap with molap servers. which one do you consider more appropriate
for data warehouse applications and why?
4. Develop an algorithm for classification using decision trees. illustrate the
algorithm with a relevant example.
4

ANNAMALAI MBA ASSIGNMENT ANSWER - INFORMATION SYSTEMS - Understanding the basic concepts of Organizational Behaviour prepare a Behavioural frame work for a newly established IT company in Chennai
2.7.1 SOFTWARE PROJECT MANAGEMENT
1. Company has the plan to implant software applications to manage its inverting
function.
a) Identify the options available towards providing inverting solutions.Narrate
the comparative advantage and disadvantages of each option.
2. Identify the organization providing software solutions for retail applications
a) Develop the project network diagram that can support the implementation
scheme for such retail solutions.
3. Bring out the organization involved in implementing software solutions.
a) Narrate the role of project support office for such organizations.
4. Identify the key deliverables in Bank ware (core banking) solutions
2.7.2ADVANCED WEB DESIGN
1. Web Programming HTML Elements with Cascading Style Sheet (CSS)- Discuss
2. Enumerate the role of DOM(Document object model) in website Development
3. Illustrate your views on the data types supported by VB Script, and conditional
statements in VB Script
4. on click, on mouse over, on mouse out, on change and on submit event types in
JavaScript with example programs.
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Discuss the elements of communication process?

 ANNAMALAI

UNIVERSITY

DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

M.B.A. FM

FIRST YEAR – SECOND SEMESTER

Academic Year : 2021 - 2022

ASSIGNMENT TOPICS

This booklet contains assignment topics. Students are asked to write the

assignments for FIVE papers as per instructions.

Last date for submission : 15.05.2022

Last date for submission with late fee ` 300/-: 31.05.2022

NOTE:

1. Assignments sent after 31.05.2022 will not be evaluated.

2. Assignments should be in the own handwriting of the student concerned and

not type-written or printed or photocopied.

3. Assignments should be written on A4 paper on one side only.

4. All assignments (with Enrolment number marked on the Top right hand corner

on all pages) should be put in an envelope with superscription “MBA-FM

Assignments” and sent to The Director, Directorate of Distance Education,

Annamalai University, Annamalainagar – 608 002 by Registered post.

5. No notice will be taken on assignments which are not properly filled in with

Enrolment Number and the Title of the papers.

6. Students should send full set of assignments for all papers. Partial assignments

will not be considered.

ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Write assignments on FIVE questions in each Course. For each question the

answer should not exceed 4-pages. Each assignment carries 25 marks (5 questions

x 5 marks = 25). You are expected to write FIVE assignment questions for every

course.

Dr. R SINGARAVELU

DIRECTOR

349E1210 – OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

1. What are the continuous improvement tools?

2. Discuss the process involved in supply chain management

3. What do you understand by factor rating in location selection process?

4. Elaborate on the different types of facility layout.

5. What are the objectives purchasing?

349E1220 - MANAGERIAL COMMUNICATION

1. Discuss the elements of communication process?

2. How is oral communication different from written communication explain.

3. Write any two types of leadership styles with examples.

4. Describe the steps involved in writing a business memo?

5. Explain a) Research report b) Research proposal.

34971230 - STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

1. What are the steps involved in a strategic plan? Explain with examples.

2. Illustrate Stability, Expansion and Retrenchment Strategies.

3. Examine the importance of Porter’s Generic Strategies.

4. Define Strategic Position and Action Evaluation (SPACE) analysis.

Substantiate your views on SPACE.

5. What do you mean by the term Market Penetration? Evaluate the various

tactics to increase Market Penetration.

349E1240 - STATISTICS FOR MANAGERS

1. Demonstrate the probability theorem and examine the prediction of

conditional probability.

2. Evaluate the estimation of population parameters from sample statistics of a

research in your choice of specialization.

3. Enumerate the application of various statistical tests with a special focus on

regression analysis.

4. Draw a research model of your choice and demonstrate the procedure to use

PLS-SEM.

5. Draw the data analysis add-on in excel and compare it with other statistical

software.

349E1250–COMPUTER APPLICATION IN MANAGEMENT

1. Discuss in detail about the different generation of computers.

2. Summarize the Input and Output devices. Explain in detail about the data

storage devices.

3. Explain the different models of software development lifecycle.

4. Write an essay about the various topologies for networking with diagram.

5. Write the pros and cons of Anti-virus tools

What are the continuous improvement tools?

 ANNAMALAI

UNIVERSITY

DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

M.B.A. HRM

FIRST YEAR – SECOND SEMESTER

Academic Year : 2021 - 2022

ASSIGNMENT TOPICS

This booklet contains assignment topics. Students are asked to write the

assignments for FIVE papers as per instructions.

Last date for submission : 15.05.2022

Last date for submission with late fee ` 300/-: 31.05.2022

NOTE:

1. Assignments sent after 31.05.2022 will not be evaluated.

2. Assignments should be in the own handwriting of the student concerned and

not type-written or printed or photocopied.

3. Assignments should be written on A4 paper on one side only.

4. All assignments (with Enrolment number marked on the Top right hand corner

on all pages) should be put in an envelope with superscription “MBA-HRM

Assignments” and sent to The Director, Directorate of Distance Education,

Annamalai University, Annamalainagar – 608 002 by Registered post.

5. No notice will be taken on assignments which are not properly filled in with

Enrolment Number and the Title of the papers.

6. Students should send full set of assignments for all papers. Partial assignments

will not be considered.

ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Write assignments on FIVE questions in each Course. For each question the

answer should not exceed 4-pages. Each assignment carries 25 marks (5 questions

x 5 marks = 25). You are expected to write FIVE assignment questions for every

course.

Dr. R SINGARAVELU

DIRECTOR

347E1210 – OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

1. What are the continuous improvement tools?

2. Discuss the process involved in supply chain management

3. What do you understand by factor rating in location selection process?

4. Elaborate on the different types of facility layout.

5. What are the objectives purchasing?

347E1220 - MANAGERIAL COMMUNICATION

1. Discuss the elements of communication process?

2. How is oral communication different from written communication explain.

3. Write any two types of leadership styles with examples.

4. Describe the steps involved in writing a business memo?

5. Explain a) Research report b) Research proposal.

347E1230 - STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

1. What are the steps involved in a strategic plan? Explain with examples.

2. Illustrate Stability, Expansion and Retrenchment Strategies.

3. Examine the importance of Porter’s Generic Strategies.

4. Define Strategic Position and Action Evaluation (SPACE) analysis.

Substantiate your views on SPACE.

5. What do you mean by the term Market Penetration? Evaluate the various

tactics to increase Market Penetration.

347E1240 - STATISTICS FOR MANAGERS

1. Demonstrate the probability theorem and examine the prediction of

conditional probability.

2. Evaluate the estimation of population parameters from sample statistics of a

research in your choice of specialization.

3. Enumerate the application of various statistical tests with a special focus on

regression analysis.

4. Draw a research model of your choice and demonstrate the procedure to use

PLS-SEM.

5. Draw the data analysis add-on in excel and compare it with other statistical

software.

347E1250–COMPUTER APPLICATION IN MANAGEMENT

1. Discuss in detail about the different generation of computers.

2. Summarize the Input and Output devices. Explain in detail about the data

storage devices.

3. Explain the different models of software development lifecycle.

4. Write an essay about the various topologies for networking with diagram.

5. Write the pros and cons of Anti-virus tools

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ANNAMALAI
UNIVERSITY
DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION
347 – M.B.A. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
FIRST SEMESTER
Academic Year : 2021 – 2022
ASSIGNMENT TOPICS
This booklet contains assignment topics. Students are asked to write the
assignments for FIVE papers as per instructions.
Last date for submission : 26.10.2021
Last date for submission with late fee ` 300/- : 26.11.2021
NOTE:
1. Assignments sent after 26.11.2021 will not be evaluated.
2. Assignments should be in the own handwriting of the student concerned and
not type-written or printed or photocopied.
3. Assignments should be written on A4 paper on one side only.
4. All assignments (with Enrolment number marked on the Top right hand corner
on all pages) should be put in an envelope with superscription “MBA
Assignments” and sent to The Director, Directorate of Distance Education,
Annamalai University, Annamalainagar – 608 002 by Registered post.
5. No notice will be taken on assignments which are not properly filled in with
Enrolment Number and the Title of the papers.
6. Students should send full set of assignments for all papers. Partial assignments
will not be considered.
ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Write assignments on FIVE questions in each paper. For each question the
answer should not exceed 4–pages. Each assignment carries 25 marks
(5 questions). You are expected to write FIVE questions for every subject.
Dr. R SINGARAVEL
DIRECTOR
347E1110 – PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT
1. What do you mean by Management? Bring out the important principles of
Management?
2. Examine the importance of MBO and explain the measurability of
management by objectives.
3. What is mean by Planning? Elaborate the various steps to be followed in
planning.
4. Examine the barriers of effective communication.
5. Illustrate the concept of corporate social responsibility of business.
347E1120 – MARKETING MANAGEMENT
1. Discuss about the significance of Marketing.
2. What is marketing research? Elaborate the process of Marketing Research.
3. What are the pricing policies available in modern marketing concept?
Discuss in detail.
4. What is PLC? Explain the process of product life cycle with suitable
examples.
5. What do you understand by the term Advertising? Examine the uses of
advertising?
347E1130 – FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
1. Discuss the goals of Financial Management.
2. What is meant by Working Capital? Explain different factors determining the
working capital?
3. Elaborate the different sources of long term finance? State the merits of long
term sources.
4. Discuss about Walter’s views on optimum dividend pay-out.
5. Explain the various dimensions of receivable management.
347E1140 – HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
1. Discuss the scope of Human resource management.
2. What are the factors influencing performance appraisal? Discuss in detail.
3. What do you mean by Selection? Explain the various steps involved in
selection process.
4. Evaluate the recent HR policies and challenges of HRM in India.
5. Explain briefly the various methods of job evaluation.
347E1150 – MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS
1. Explain the significance of economic analysis in business decision.
2. Discuss how managerial economics is related to economics, statistics,
mathematics and accounting.
3. Enumerate the various methods for maximizing profits.
4. Illustrate the factors determining price elasticity of demand.
5. Narrate the different methods of forecasting demand for a product.
M.B.A. – (1ST SEM/ HRM) ASSIGNMENT- AUP/ C-1500
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ANNAMALAI
UNIVERSITY
DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. HRM
FIRST YEAR – SECOND SEMESTER
Academic Year : 2021 – 2022
ASSIGNMENT TOPICS
This booklet contains assignment topics. Students are asked to write the
assignments for FIVE papers as per instructions.
Last date for submission : 15.05.2022
Last date for submission with late fee ` 300/-: 31.05.2022
NOTE:
1. Assignments sent after 31.05.2022 will not be evaluated.
2. Assignments should be in the own handwriting of the student concerned and
not type-written or printed or photocopied.
3. Assignments should be written on A4 paper on one side only.
4. All assignments (with Enrolment number marked on the Top right hand corner
on all pages) should be put in an envelope with superscription “MBA-HRM
Assignments” and sent to The Director, Directorate of Distance Education,
Annamalai University, Annamalainagar – 608 002 by Registered post.
5. No notice will be taken on assignments which are not properly filled in with
Enrolment Number and the Title of the papers.
6. Students should send full set of assignments for all papers. Partial assignments
will not be considered.
ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Write assignments on FIVE questions in each Course. For each question the
answer should not exceed 4-pages. Each assignment carries 25 marks (5 questions
x 5 marks = 25). You are expected to write FIVE assignment questions for every
course.
Dr. R SINGARAVELU
DIRECTOR
347E1210 – OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
1. What are the continuous improvement tools?
2. Discuss the process involved in supply chain management
3. What do you understand by factor rating in location selection process?
4. Elaborate on the different types of facility layout.
5. What are the objectives purchasing?
347E1220 – MANAGERIAL COMMUNICATION
1. Discuss the elements of communication process?
2. How is oral communication different from written communication explain.
3. Write any two types of leadership styles with examples.
4. Describe the steps involved in writing a business memo?
5. Explain a) Research report b) Research proposal.
347E1230 – STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
1. What are the steps involved in a strategic plan? Explain with examples.
2. Illustrate Stability, Expansion and Retrenchment Strategies.
3. Examine the importance of Porter’s Generic Strategies.
4. Define Strategic Position and Action Evaluation (SPACE) analysis.
Substantiate your views on SPACE.
5. What do you mean by the term Market Penetration? Evaluate the various
tactics to increase Market Penetration.
347E1240 – STATISTICS FOR MANAGERS
1. Demonstrate the probability theorem and examine the prediction of
conditional probability.
2. Evaluate the estimation of population parameters from sample statistics of a
research in your choice of specialization.
3. Enumerate the application of various statistical tests with a special focus on
regression analysis.
4. Draw a research model of your choice and demonstrate the procedure to use
PLS-SEM.
5. Draw the data analysis add-on in excel and compare it with other statistical
software.
347E1250–COMPUTER APPLICATION IN MANAGEMENT
1. Discuss in detail about the different generation of computers.
2. Summarize the Input and Output devices. Explain in detail about the data
storage devices.
3. Explain the different models of software development lifecycle.
4. Write an essay about the various topologies for networking with diagram.
5. Write the pros and cons of Anti-virus tools

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 ANNAMALAI

UNIVERSITY

DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

M.B.A. E-BUSINESS

SECOND SEMESTER

Academic Year : 2021 - 2022

ASSIGNMENT TOPICS

This booklet contains assignment topics. Students are asked to write the

assignments for FIVE papers as per instructions.

Last date for submission -: 15.05.2022

Last date for submission with late fee 300/-: 31.05.2022

NOTE:

1. Assignments sent after 31.05.2022 will not be evaluated.

2. Assignments should be in the own handwriting of the student concerned and

not type-written or printed or photocopied.

3. Assignments should be written on A4 paper on one side only.

4. All assignments (with Enrolment number marked on the Top right hand corner

on all pages) should be put in an envelope with superscription “MBA-EB

Assignments” and sent to The Director, Directorate of Distance Education,

Annamalai University, Annamalainagar – 608 002 by Registered post.

5. No notice will be taken on assignments which are not properly filled in with

Enrolment Number and the Title of the papers.

6. Students should send full set of assignments for all papers. Partial assignments

will not be considered.

ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Write assignments on FIVE questions in each Course. For each question the

answer should not exceed 4-pages. Each assignment carries 25 marks (5 questions

x 5 marks = 25). You are expected to write FIVE assignment questions for every

course.

Dr. R SINGARAVELU

DIRECTOR

178E1210 – E-COMMERCE: APPLICATION AND SECURITIES

1. Examine the management challenges and issues in online Banking.

2. What are the various needs of security in E-Commerce Industry?

3. Discuss the role of the Web in the marketing communication mix.

4. Explain the Role of Human Resource Information Systems in Human Resource Planning.

5. The Emerging Role of Banks in E-Commerce and Application of E-commerce

in Banking – Discuss

178E1220 – MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM

1. “The way organization cannot exist without MIS. Even information does not

exist without organization.” – Discuss.

2. What will affect the System planning and the mutual investigation?

Illustrate with suitable example input/output design.

3. You are asked to write the System Development Life cycle. Explain this

statement by using examples.

4. Discuss in detail the activities involved in development of e-commerce-based

Information System in an organization.

5. Explain a hierarchical database of an organisation.

178E1230 - STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

1. What are the steps involved in a strategic plan? Explain with examples.

2. Illustrate Stability, Expansion and Retrenchment Strategies.

3. Examine the importance of Porter’s Generic Strategies.

4. Define Strategic Position and Action Evaluation (SPACE) analysis.

Substantiate your views on SPACE.

5. What do you mean by the term Market Penetration? Evaluate the various

tactics to increase Market Penetration.

178E1240 - STATISTICS FOR MANAGERS

1. Demonstrate the probability theorem and examine the prediction of

conditional probability.

2. Evaluate the estimation of population parameters from sample statistics of a

research in your choice of specialization.

3. Enumerate the application of various statistical tests with a special focus on

regression analysis.

4. Draw a research model of your choice and demonstrate the procedure to use PLS-SEM.

5. Draw the data analysis add-on in excel and compare it with other statistical software.

178E1250–COMPUTER APPLICATION IN MANAGEMENT

1. Discuss in detail about the different generation of computers.

2. Summarize the Input and Output devices. Explain in detail about the data

storage devices.

3. Explain the different models of software development lifecycle.

4. Write an essay about the various topologies for networking with diagram.

5. Write the pros and cons of Anti-virus tools.

ANNAMALAI

UNIVERSITY

DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

M.B.A. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

SECOND SEMESTER

Academic Year : 2021 - 2022

ASSIGNMENT TOPICS

This booklet contains assignment topics. Students are asked to write the

assignments for FIVE papers as per instructions.

Last date for submission -: 15.05.2022

Last date for submission with late fee 300/-: 31.05.2022

NOTE:

1. Assignments sent after 31.05.2022 will not be evaluated.

2. Assignments should be in the own handwriting of the student concerned and

not type-written or printed or photocopied.

3. Assignments should be written on A4 paper on one side only.

4. All assignments (with Enrolment number marked on the Top right-hand corner

on all pages) should be put in an envelope with superscription “MBA-IB

Assignments” and sent to The Director, Directorate of Distance Education,

Annamalai University, Annamalainagar – 608 002 by Registered post.

5. No notice will be taken on assignments which are not properly filled in with

Enrolment Number and the Title of the papers.

6. Students should send full set of assignments for all papers. Partial assignments

will not be considered.

ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Write assignments on FIVE questions in each Course. For each question the

answer should not exceed 4-pages. Each assignment carries 25 marks (5 questions

x 5 marks = 25). You are expected to write FIVE assignment questions for every

course.

Dr. R SINGARAVELU

DIRECTOR

179E1210 – OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

1. What are the continuous improvement tools?

2. Discuss the process involved in supply chain management.

3. What do you understand by factor rating in location selection process?

4. Elaborate on the different types of facility layout.

5. What are the objectives purchasing?

179E1220 - COMMUNICATION FOR GLOBAL MANAGERS

1. Explain the importance and scope of business communication.

2. What are the steps in effective interpersonal communications distinguish

among them?

3. What are the different types of interviews? Explain.

4. Describe the essentials of effective written communication

5. Evaluate how team meetings are conducted effectively.

179E1230 – GLOBAL STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

1. Explain the concept of Strategy and the process of Strategic Management.

2. What do you mean by the term Company Strategy? Discuss in detail.

3. Define the term Global Strategy. Why is Global Strategy important?

4. Explain in detail about the Environmental and Scenario Analysis with suitable example.

5. “Boston Consulting Group Matrix” Examine in detail.

179E1240 - STATISTICS FOR MANAGERS

1. Demonstrate the probability theorem and examine the prediction of conditional

probability.

2. Evaluate the estimation of population parameters from sample statistics of a

research in your choice of specialization.

3. Enumerate the application of various statistical tests with a special focus on

regression analysis.

4. Draw a research model of your choice and demonstrate the procedure to use PLS-SEM.

5. Draw the data analysis add-on in excel and compare it with other statistical software.

179E1250 – COMPUTER APPLICATION IN MANAGEMENT

1. Discuss in detail about the different generation of computers.

2. Summarize the Input and Output devices. Explain in detail about the data storage devices.

3. Explain the different models of software development lifecycle.

4. Write an essay about the various topologies for networking with diagram.

5. Write the pros and cons of Anti-virus tools.

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ANNAMALAI

UNIVERSITY

DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

M.B.A.

SECOND SEMESTER

Academic Year : 2021 - 2022

ASSIGNMENT TOPICS

This booklet contains assignment topics. Students are asked to write the

assignments for FIVE papers as per instructions.

Last date for submission : 15.05.2022

Last date for submission with late fee ` 300/-: 31.05.2022

NOTE:

1. Assignments sent after 31.05.2022 will not be evaluated.

2. Assignments should be in the own handwriting of the student concerned and

not type-written or printed or photocopied.

3. Assignments should be written on A4 paper on one side only.

4. All assignments (with Enrolment number marked on the Top right hand corner

on all pages) should be put in an envelope with superscription “MBA

Assignments” and sent to The Director, Directorate of Distance Education,

Annamalai University, Annamalainagar – 608 002 by Registered post.

5. No notice will be taken on assignments which are not properly filled in with

Enrolment Number and the Title of the papers.

6. Students should send full set of assignments for all papers. Partial assignments

will not be considered.

ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Write assignments on FIVE questions in each Course. For each question the

answer should not exceed 4-pages. Each assignment carries 25 marks (5 questions

x 5 marks = 25). You are expected to write FIVE assignment questions for every

course.

Dr. R SINGARAVELU

DIRECTOR

346E1210 – OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

1. What are the continuous improvement tools?

2. Discuss the process involved in supply chain management

3. What do you understand by factor rating in location selection process?

4. Elaborate on the different types of facility layout.

5. What are the objectives purchasing?

346E1220 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

1. What is project management and what are the phases of project life

cycle?

2. Write the responsibilities of a project manager in detail.

3. Illustrate break even analysis.

4. What are the characteristics of an entrepreneur?

5. What are the different phases of entrepreneurial development cycle?

346E1230 - STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

1. What are the steps involved in a strategic plan? Explain with examples.

2. Illustrate Stability, Expansion and Retrenchment Strategies.

3. Examine the importance of Porter’s Generic Strategies.

4. Define Strategic Position and Action Evaluation (SPACE) analysis.

Substantiate your views on SPACE.

5. What do you mean by the term Market Penetration? Evaluate the various

tactics to increase Market Penetration.

346E1240 - RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND STATISTICS

1. Research problems in managing business practices of marketing (or) human

resources (or) finance (or) information systems (or) production and materials

management vary in its outcome (dependent variable) in response to the

courses of actions. Write the equation for the outcome and its possible number

of courses of actions in your specialization area of study.

2. Draft a research proposal using the 7-steps research process for anyone

corporate company of your choice.

3. Compare and contrast various alternative methods of data collection.

4. Distinguish between parametric tests and non-parametric tests used for testing

of hypothesis and for further analysis.

5. Prepare the structure of a research report with special focus on tables and

diagrams.

346E1250 – LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS

1. Bring out the Essentials of a Contract.

2. What are the elements of Fraud? Explain in detail.

3. Differentiate Mistake, Misrepresentation and Fraud.

4. Write an essay on Carriage of Goods.

5. What do you understand by Insurance? Explain different types of Insurance in

detail.

ANNAMALAI

UNIVERSITY

DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

M.B.A. HRM

FIRST YEAR – SECOND SEMESTER

Academic Year : 2021 - 2022

ASSIGNMENT TOPICS

This booklet contains assignment topics. Students are asked to write the

assignments for FIVE papers as per instructions.

Last date for submission : 15.05.2022

Last date for submission with late fee ` 300/-: 31.05.2022

NOTE:

1. Assignments sent after 31.05.2022 will not be evaluated.

2. Assignments should be in the own handwriting of the student concerned and

not type-written or printed or photocopied.

3. Assignments should be written on A4 paper on one side only.

4. All assignments (with Enrolment number marked on the Top right hand corner

on all pages) should be put in an envelope with superscription “MBA-HRM

Assignments” and sent to The Director, Directorate of Distance Education,

Annamalai University, Annamalainagar – 608 002 by Registered post.

5. No notice will be taken on assignments which are not properly filled in with

Enrolment Number and the Title of the papers.

6. Students should send full set of assignments for all papers. Partial assignments

will not be considered.

ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Write assignments on FIVE questions in each Course. For each question the

answer should not exceed 4-pages. Each assignment carries 25 marks (5 questions

x 5 marks = 25). You are expected to write FIVE assignment questions for every

course.

Dr. R SINGARAVELU

DIRECTOR

347E1210 – OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

1. What are the continuous improvement tools?

2. Discuss the process involved in supply chain management

3. What do you understand by factor rating in location selection process?

4. Elaborate on the different types of facility layout.

5. What are the objectives purchasing?

347E1220 - MANAGERIAL COMMUNICATION

1. Discuss the elements of communication process?

2. How is oral communication different from written communication explain.

3. Write any two types of leadership styles with examples.

4. Describe the steps involved in writing a business memo?

5. Explain a) Research report b) Research proposal.

347E1230 - STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

1. What are the steps involved in a strategic plan? Explain with examples.

2. Illustrate Stability, Expansion and Retrenchment Strategies.

3. Examine the importance of Porter’s Generic Strategies.

4. Define Strategic Position and Action Evaluation (SPACE) analysis.

Substantiate your views on SPACE.

5. What do you mean by the term Market Penetration? Evaluate the various

tactics to increase Market Penetration.

347E1240 - STATISTICS FOR MANAGERS

1. Demonstrate the probability theorem and examine the prediction of

conditional probability.

2. Evaluate the estimation of population parameters from sample statistics of a

research in your choice of specialization.

3. Enumerate the application of various statistical tests with a special focus on

regression analysis.

4. Draw a research model of your choice and demonstrate the procedure to use

PLS-SEM.

5. Draw the data analysis add-on in excel and compare it with other statistical

software.

347E1250–COMPUTER APPLICATION IN MANAGEMENT

1. Discuss in detail about the different generation of computers.

2. Summarize the Input and Output devices. Explain in detail about the data

storage devices.

3. Explain the different models of software development lifecycle.

4. Write an essay about the various topologies for networking with diagram.

5. Write the pros and cons of Anti-virus tools

ANNAMALAI

UNIVERSITY

DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

M.B.A. MM

FIRST YEAR – SECOND SEMESTER

Academic Year : 2021 - 2022

ASSIGNMENT TOPICS

This booklet contains assignment topics. Students are asked to write the

assignments for FIVE papers as per instructions.

Last date for submission : 15.05.2022

Last date for submission with late fee ` 300/-: 31.05.2022

NOTE:

1. Assignments sent after 31.05.2022 will not be evaluated.

2. Assignments should be in the own handwriting of the student concerned and

not type-written or printed or photocopied.

3. Assignments should be written on A4 paper on one side only.

4. All assignments (with Enrolment number marked on the Top right hand corner

on all pages) should be put in an envelope with superscription “MBA-MM

Assignments” and sent to The Director, Directorate of Distance Education,

Annamalai University, Annamalainagar – 608 002 by Registered post.

5. No notice will be taken on assignments which are not properly filled in with

Enrolment Number and the Title of the papers.

6. Students should send full set of assignments for all papers. Partial assignments

will not be considered.

ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Write assignments on FIVE questions in each Course. For each question the

answer should not exceed 4-pages. Each assignment carries 25 marks (5 questions

x 5 marks = 25). You are expected to write FIVE assignment questions for every

course.

Dr. R SINGARAVELU

DIRECTOR

348E1210 – OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

1. What are the continuous improvement tools?

2. Discuss the process involved in supply chain management

3. What do you understand by factor rating in location selection process?

4. Elaborate on the different types of facility layout.

5. What are the objectives purchasing?

348E1220 - MANAGERIAL COMMUNICATION

1. Discuss the elements of communication process?

2. How is oral communication different from written communication explain.

3. Write any two types of leadership styles with examples.

4. Describe the steps involved in writing a business memo?

5. Explain a) Research report b) Research proposal.

348E1230 - STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

1. What are the steps involved in a strategic plan? Explain with examples.

2. Illustrate Stability, Expansion and Retrenchment Strategies.

3. Examine the importance of Porter’s Generic Strategies.

4. Define Strategic Position and Action Evaluation (SPACE) analysis.

Substantiate your views on SPACE.

5. What do you mean by the term Market Penetration? Evaluate the various

tactics to increase Market Penetration.

348E1240 - STATISTICS FOR MANAGERS

1. Demonstrate the probability theorem and examine the prediction of

conditional probability.

2. Evaluate the estimation of population parameters from sample statistics of a

research in your choice of specialization.

3. Enumerate the application of various statistical tests with a special focus on

regression analysis.

4. Draw a research model of your choice and demonstrate the procedure to use

PLS-SEM.

5. Draw the data analysis add-on in excel and compare it with other statistical

software.

348E1250–COMPUTER APPLICATION IN MANAGEMENT

1. Discuss in detail about the different generation of computers.

2. Summarize the Input and Output devices. Explain in detail about the data

storage devices.

3. Explain the different models of software development lifecycle.

4. Write an essay about the various topologies for networking with diagram.

5. Write the pros and cons of Anti-virus tools

ANNAMALAI

UNIVERSITY

DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

M.B.A. FM

FIRST YEAR – SECOND SEMESTER

Academic Year : 2021 - 2022

ASSIGNMENT TOPICS

This booklet contains assignment topics. Students are asked to write the

assignments for FIVE papers as per instructions.

Last date for submission : 15.05.2022

Last date for submission with late fee ` 300/-: 31.05.2022

NOTE:

1. Assignments sent after 31.05.2022 will not be evaluated.

2. Assignments should be in the own handwriting of the student concerned and

not type-written or printed or photocopied.

3. Assignments should be written on A4 paper on one side only.

4. All assignments (with Enrolment number marked on the Top right hand corner

on all pages) should be put in an envelope with superscription “MBA-FM

Assignments” and sent to The Director, Directorate of Distance Education,

Annamalai University, Annamalainagar – 608 002 by Registered post.

5. No notice will be taken on assignments which are not properly filled in with

Enrolment Number and the Title of the papers.

6. Students should send full set of assignments for all papers. Partial assignments

will not be considered.

ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Write assignments on FIVE questions in each Course. For each question the

answer should not exceed 4-pages. Each assignment carries 25 marks (5 questions

x 5 marks = 25). You are expected to write FIVE assignment questions for every

course.

Dr. R SINGARAVELU

DIRECTOR

349E1210 – OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

1. What are the continuous improvement tools?

2. Discuss the process involved in supply chain management

3. What do you understand by factor rating in location selection process?

4. Elaborate on the different types of facility layout.

5. What are the objectives purchasing?

349E1220 - MANAGERIAL COMMUNICATION

1. Discuss the elements of communication process?

2. How is oral communication different from written communication explain.

3. Write any two types of leadership styles with examples.

4. Describe the steps involved in writing a business memo?

5. Explain a) Research report b) Research proposal.

34971230 - STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

1. What are the steps involved in a strategic plan? Explain with examples.

2. Illustrate Stability, Expansion and Retrenchment Strategies.

3. Examine the importance of Porter’s Generic Strategies.

4. Define Strategic Position and Action Evaluation (SPACE) analysis.

Substantiate your views on SPACE.

5. What do you mean by the term Market Penetration? Evaluate the various

tactics to increase Market Penetration.

349E1240 - STATISTICS FOR MANAGERS

1. Demonstrate the probability theorem and examine the prediction of

conditional probability.

2. Evaluate the estimation of population parameters from sample statistics of a

research in your choice of specialization.

3. Enumerate the application of various statistical tests with a special focus on

regression analysis.

4. Draw a research model of your choice and demonstrate the procedure to use

PLS-SEM.

5. Draw the data analysis add-on in excel and compare it with other statistical

software.

349E1250–COMPUTER APPLICATION IN MANAGEMENT

1. Discuss in detail about the different generation of computers.

2. Summarize the Input and Output devices. Explain in detail about the data

storage devices.

3. Explain the different models of software development lifecycle.

4. Write an essay about the various topologies for networking with diagram.

5. Write the pros and cons of Anti-virus tools

ANNAMALAI

UNIVERSITY

DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

M.B.A. HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT

SECOND SEMESTER

Academic Year : 2021 - 2022

ASSIGNMENT TOPICS

This booklet contains assignment topics. Students are asked to write the

assignments for FIVE papers (Course) as per instructions.

Last date for submission -: 15.05.2022

Last date for submission with late fee ` 300/-: 31.05.2022

NOTE:

1. Assignments sent after 31.05.2022 will not be evaluated.

2. Assignments should be in the own handwriting of the student concerned and

not type-written or printed or photocopied.

3. Assignments should be written on A4 paper on one side only.

4. All assignments (with Enrolment number marked on the Top right-hand corner

on all pages) should be put in an envelope with superscription “MBA-HM

Assignments” and sent to The Director, Directorate of Distance Education,

Annamalai University, Annamalainagar – 608 002 by Registered post.

5. No notice will be taken on assignments which are not properly filled in with

Enrolment Number and the Title of the papers.

6. Students should send full set of assignments for all papers. Partial assignments

will not be considered.

ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Write assignments on FIVE questions in each Course. For each question the

answer should not exceed 4-pages. Each assignment carries 25 marks (5 questions

x 5 marks = 25). You are expected to write FIVE assignment questions for every

course.

Dr. R SINGARAVELU

DIRECTOR

542E1210–PURCHASE AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

1. Explain different types of purchasing and enumerate its importance.

2. Describe the duties and responsibilities of the purchase manager?

3. What is Procurement Life Cycle? Explain.

4. Explain the main objectives of materials management.

5. Why is security important in stores?

542E1220 - HEALTH COMMUNICATION

1. Define health communication and list out the types.

2. What are the differences between intrapersonal and interpersonal

communication?

3. Explain transactional analysis in detail.

4. What are the ethical issues in health communication?

5. Discuss recent trends in health communication.

542E1230 – STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT FOR HOSPITAL

1. What are the steps involved in a strategic plan? Explain with examples from

Hospital Industry.

2. Illustrate stability, expansion and retrenchment strategies towards Hospitals.

3. Examine the importance of Porter’s generic strategies.

4. Define Competitive Position. What are the ways to determine the assessment of

the Competitive Position?

5. What do you mean by the term Resource Audit? Examine in detail.

542E1240 - BIO-STATISTICS AND RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

1. The probable problems in managing the hospitals and other paramedical services

and its scope for taking up research project in the short span of six months’ time.

2. Determination of sample size for an infinite and finite population and selection of

sample using proportionate and disproportionate sampling design.

3. The measuring scales and various scaling points used in the review of progress of

managing hospitals.

4. The alternative distribution of data series available for tests of hypothesis and its

applications in research studies of hospital management.

5. Draw the format of research reports adopted in hospital management.

542E1250 – HOSPITAL INFORMATION SYSTEM

1. List the various advantages and disadvantages in all the generations of computer.

2. Discuss in detail about various types of computers.

3. Explain the various processes in the patient support system.

4. What can you do with Tele Health? Explain in detail.

5. Describe the career growth of informatics in future.